Dry eye is a condition that affects 5-35% of the population9. Common symptoms of this condition include eye irritation, heaviness of the eyelids, visual disturbances, tearing and light sensitivity9-11. This significantly impacts the quality of life and vision of dry eye patients. In addition, there is a significant socio-economic burden. In 2009, 54,051 patients sought treatment for dry eye in the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC). In total, the costs for dry eye medication amounted to $181,354.1712. Additionally, dry eye affects work productivity which further adds on to the socio-economic burden9,12.